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Gone To Pieces Quilt Guild meets Thursday

The Gone To Pieces Quilt Guild will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Alpena. The Guild follows Alpena Public School’s snow policy, so if there is no school, the meeting will be cancelled.

Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union’s 2026 scholarship application is now open

ALPENA — The Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) has announced the return of its annual scholarship program. The AAACU Scholarship committee will award a minimum of ten $1000 scholarships this year. This program is open to all graduating seniors or thirteenth- year, early college program ...

Introducing the Lake Huron Fund

The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) established the Lake Huron Fund in 2025 with a community gift of $25,000 to support the health of Lake Huron, and in turn, the health of our communities. This permanently endowed fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations with ...

Whitford named to Trine University dean’s list

Spencer Whitford, of Rogers City, a Trine University student, earned dean's list recognition for the 2025 fall semester. Whitford is majoring in Criminal Justice-BS at the university. To earn dean's List honors, Trine University students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade ...

Exchange Club of Alpena donates to Salvation Army

Exchangites, family and friends gathered at the various locations to ring the bells for the Salvation Army this holiday season.Continuing its 100th Anniversary Celebration, The Exchange Club donated $1,000 to the Salvation Army. Exchange, America’s Service Club, is a group of men and women ...